Recycling of Plastic Waste Using Mini Shredder

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 03 | Page : 426-435
    By

    S. L Pradeep Kumar,

  • V. Karthik Raja,

  • R. Vaishali,

  • T. Gokulakrishnan,

  • V. Ukesh,

  1. Assistant professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT – Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

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In the current situation, plastic use is expanding daily, leading to a significant environmental problem. Plastics can negatively affect soil organisms in a variety of ways through complex interactions. For example, it has been found that microplastics seep into the soil and change its physical makeup, which lowers the soil’s ability to hold water. Particularly in India, people generate 26,000 tons of plastic waste every day which is equivalent to 26,000 small cars(approximately). Ineffective waste management, such as incorrect waste collection and recycling, is the main cause of concern when it comes to plastic waste in India, not the quantity of waste generated. So, the purpose of our project is to design and build a small plastic shredder that can shred plastic PET bottles into tiny pieces that may be used to generate 3D printing filament (future work). Although they currently exist, they are prohibitively expensive. Therefore, the primary goal of this project is to design and build a mini shredder at a reasonable cost using Solid Works. The components of this shredder machine include a 0.25 HP motor, grate, collection system, hopper, and cutting chamber (frame) with rotating and fixed blades. This paper explains the design requirements for every component of the shredder machine.

Keywords: Plastic PET bottles, shredder machine, cost-effective, blade analysis, 3D printing

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
S. L Pradeep Kumar, V. Karthik Raja, R. Vaishali, T. Gokulakrishnan, V. Ukesh. Recycling of Plastic Waste Using Mini Shredder. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):426-435.
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S. L Pradeep Kumar, V. Karthik Raja, R. Vaishali, T. Gokulakrishnan, V. Ukesh. Recycling of Plastic Waste Using Mini Shredder. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):426-435. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=0


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 03
Received 02/07/2024
Accepted 07/08/2024
Published 29/04/2025
Publication Time 301 Days
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